Redhill West Election Address (Reigate Liberal Democrats)

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    Leonie Lockhart Fight the threat to our Harlequin Theatre Fight the Tories' closure of our leisure centres Work for improvements to the Redhill area Improve lighting & road signs in town centres and residential areas Introduce more home recycling facilities especially plastic and glass Campaign for improvements to the condition of our pavements and roads Work towards a 20 mph speed limit outside every school Retain and enhance sporting facilities especially in the run up to Olympics 2012 Help the residents save our Youth Centres from being closed down by the Tory Council Council Tax is unfair and must be scrapped Since 1997 the Council Tax in this Borough has risen by over 106%. At the same time, average wages have only risen by an average of 55% and pensions by only 30% Liberal Democrats say it's time to scrap Council Tax and replace it with a fair tax based on ability to pay Lib Dem Councillors have been lobbying the Borough Council for years about the very poor condition of many of the roads and footpaths in the Borough Since 2002 the Tory controlled Council has had sole responsibility for the maintenance of the highway. In last year's election, Conservative candidates were elected on a promise of improving the highways. So far there has been little or no improvement. Potholes continue to deepen, causing damage to vehicles and an increasing danger to road users The Tory Executive keep promising that works are in progress, but most people tell us that the state of the road surfaces, signs and lighting continue to deteriorate Lib Dem Councillors have been lobbying the Borough Council for years about the very poor condition of many of the roads and footpaths in the Borough Since 2002, the Tory controlled Council has had sole responsibility for the maintenance of the highway. In last year's election, Conservative candidates were elected on a promise of improving the highways. So far there has been little or no improvement. Potholes continue to deepen causing damage to vehicles and an increasing danger to road users The Tory Executive keep promising that works are in progress, but most people tell us that the state of the road surfaces, signs and lighting continue to deteriorate GREENER Boost recycling rates Encourage energy efficiency Mark safe routes to schools Improve open spaces and public footpaths Promote and invest in public transport Introduce environmentally friendly buses FAIRER Clamp down on graffiti, fly tipping and vandalism Keep taxes low by spending wisely and efficiently Invest to tackle homelessness and sub-standard housing Devolve power to local area committees Encourage independent living for the elderly and disabled SAFER More police officers on the beat with support from community wardens Better youth services to get young people off the conveyor belt to crime Invest in more street lighting.
    
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